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The suspect created a phishing page that mimics the site of one of the largest Russian digital service providers.
Employees of the "K" department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Saratov Region detained a resident of the city of Ershov on suspicion of embezzling funds from the bank accounts of citizens.
As established by the investigation, the suspect created a phishing page imitating the official website of one of the largest Russian digital service providers. During the investigation, law enforcement officers identified 10 such fake Internet resources.
When users tried to fund an account on one of the phishing sites, the suspect gained access to confidential data of subscribers, including details, and with their help stole money. Then he transferred funds to accounts of payment systems or banks and cashed in ATMs.
A criminal case was initiated against the detainee on the grounds of a crime under Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. During a search at the place of residence of the detainee, law enforcement officers seized flash drives, computer equipment, mobile phones, SIM cards, bank cards and money.
Measures to establish all the circumstances of unlawful activity continue.
Employees of the "K" department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Saratov Region detained a resident of the city of Ershov on suspicion of embezzling funds from the bank accounts of citizens.
As established by the investigation, the suspect created a phishing page imitating the official website of one of the largest Russian digital service providers. During the investigation, law enforcement officers identified 10 such fake Internet resources.
When users tried to fund an account on one of the phishing sites, the suspect gained access to confidential data of subscribers, including details, and with their help stole money. Then he transferred funds to accounts of payment systems or banks and cashed in ATMs.
A criminal case was initiated against the detainee on the grounds of a crime under Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. During a search at the place of residence of the detainee, law enforcement officers seized flash drives, computer equipment, mobile phones, SIM cards, bank cards and money.
Measures to establish all the circumstances of unlawful activity continue.
